Koi Kaiten Sushi Bar
4180 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022
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Official Inspection History
3 recorded inspectionsFood properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed food items removed from their original containers and not properly labeled, including sugar, tempura powder, mirin, spicy mayo, eel sauce, oil, and vinegar. CA: PIC will label the containers and will ensure all food items not stored in their original packaging are clearly identified. d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed expired inspection report from 2024 posted near the entrance. COS: PIC removed the expired inspection report and replace it with the most recent version. 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed heavy accumulation of food residue and grease on the floors beneath the stove, fryer, and shelving in the walk-in cooler. CA: PIC will thoroughly clean the affected areas and maintain the floors in a clean condition to prevent further buildup. a) Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed heavy buildup of black mold-like substance on the soda dispenser nozzles. COS: PIC removed all nozzles, cleaned and sanitized them, and will ensure they are cleaned and maintained on a regular schedule to prevent future buildup. (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed food items removed from their original containers and not properly labeled, including sugar, tempura powder, oil, and vinegar. CA: PIC will label the containers and will ensure all food items not stored in their original packaging are clearly identified. d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed Restricted Oxygen Packaged (ROP) raw tuna thawing while still in the sealed packaging in the front service RIC. COS: PIC discarded the tuna and will ensure all ROP fish is removed from packaging prior to thawing. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.
Thermometers provided and accurate — Inspector Note: Observed no food thermometer available at the facility for measuring food temperatures. CA: PIC will obtain a food thermometer and ensure it is maintained on site for monitoring food temperatures. (k) Temperature Measuring Devices, Food. 1. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±1ºC in the intended range of use. Pf 2. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use. Pf
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed open bags of rice, multiple boxes of food containers, and packaged beverages stored directly on the floor in the main kitchen and in the wet walk-in cooler. CA: PIC will relocate the food items and will ensure all food and food-related items are stored at least 6 inches above the floor to protect them from contamination and moisture. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed accumulation of food debris, food packaging, standing water, and spilled sauce throughout the kitchen floor and walk-in cooler, including food debris beneath shelving units in the walk-in cooler. CA: PIC will thoroughly clean the affected areas and maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary condition. d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed accumulation of food residue and grease on the walls throughout the kitchen. CA: PIC will clean the walls and ensure they are maintained in a clean condition to prevent further buildup. a) Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed live baby cockroaches under the sink near the stove in the main kitchen. CA: PIC will conduct a deep cleaning of the kitchen and increase the frequency of cleaning and pest control service to help eliminate and prevent pest activity. k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: Observed an expired (in 2024) CFSM certificate display at the facility. CA: PIC will obtain a new CFSM certificate to stay current.
Time as a public health control: procedures and records — Inspector Note: Observed sushi rice held at room temperature without a proper time stamp. COS: PIC labeled the sushi rice with the correct time and will ensure all sushi rice held using TPHC is properly time-marked and monitored. (i) Time as a Public Health Control. 1. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: Pf
Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed food item that were not label and were not in their original container
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed food item sitting on the floor in Walkin cooler instead of 6 inches above the floor
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed dirty food sink
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed dirty kitchen wall behind food sink
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices — Inspector Note: Observed leaking piper underneath prep sink that need repair
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed broken ceiling tiles that need to be replaced
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed dirty cutting knife in kitchen area
Proper date marking and disposition — Inspector Note: Observed in proper date marking